Get a fire extinguisher, NO candles, and stop twerking! #NATLPREP

Safety first!  #NATLPREP

Everyone should have a fire extinguisher at home.

Also, no candles…and again, no twerking!

Damn you @jimmykimmel

@rusnivek

Social Media from my friends in Columbus #SMEM

Here’s a great video from my friends in Columbus.

Social Media Crisis Communications – Preparedness Partners (http://vimeo.com/62718114)

Glad some agencies are using social media before, during, and after an emergency.

Way to go Tammy!

@rusnivek

I was first due on the last water rescue call… #NATLPREP

The last water rescue call, I was first due, this is what I saw.

Turn Around Don’t Drown #TADD

#NATLPREP

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Earthquake detection kit? #NALPREP

If you need an earthquake detection kit, I’d rec this one #NATLPREP

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First do this…THEN you can update your FB #NATLPREP

DROP, take COVER, and HOLD ON. Once safe, you can update your Facebook status #NATLPREP

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Can’t you find a better way to remember National Preparedness Month? #NATLPREP

Yeeeish. Although not recommended, this is one way to remember National Preparedness Month. #NATLPREP

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Is this your emergency preparedness kit? #NATLPREP

Alright, who owns this emergency preparedness kit…er…purse? #awesome Build a Kit #NATLPREP

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@flatstanley visits the Joint Information Center (JIC) #NATLPREP

Having a little #NATLPREP fun w/ @flatstanley here at the Joint Information Center (JIC). Be Informed #PIO — with Erica Creech.

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Because everyone participates in National Preparedness Month.

@rusnivek

NPM vs NATLPREP – Why you should use #NATLPREP #OMG

So…I think I found out the reason why Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doesn’t use the term “NPM” for National Preparedness Month on the Twitter.

Drumroll……………

Apparently, the internets use “NPM” for No Pants Monday.

NPM = No Pants Monday

NPM = No Pants Monday

How about them apples?

And today is Monday. Oh boy.

So, as an Emergency Manager, I’d suggest you heavily consider using the FEMA aformentioned #NATLPREP – not just “NPM”.

I’ve also seen #NPM13 or #NPM2013 or #NATIONALPREPAREDNESSMONTH or #NATIONALPREPAREDNESS

Just a simple Emergency Management observation.

Just glad to help with this small nugget of info for you.

@rusnivek